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You are more likely to get divorced than change your bank account. Millions of savers will never switch banks, entrusting their money with one organisation for life. But for those who do switch, there are huge rewards to be snapped up.  A range of ‘switching bonus’ offers have become available …

I am writing this to try and help and support the family of Andrew main (mainy/andy.) as Andrews condition has now deteriorated. The family are now at a point where they need to plan for what is now in the near future. The reason for putting this up just now …

After the mayhem, the search for bargains begins. There was an abrupt sell-off in global stock markets this week, sparked by fears of a US recession and the unwinding of bets on the Japanese currency, the yen. But, while volatility may continue, the audacious seem keen to scout out opportunities …

A mainstay high street brand has shuttered more than 300 shops for good, after it was labelled as “not viable”. Carpetright filed a notice to appoint administrators last month, but after just three weeks it has now been ruled to be unsaleable, with administrators claiming that of the £213m it …

Women have made big strides in the once male-dominated world of insurance. Aviva, the FTSE 100’s biggest insurer, is led by Amanda Blanc, one of the City’s most respected bosses. Admiral is run by Milena Mondini de Focatiis. Even Lloyd’s of London, the venerable insurance market, has had a female …

Women have made big strides in the once male-dominated world of insurance. Aviva, the FTSE 100’s biggest insurer, is led by Amanda Blanc, one of the City’s most respected bosses. Admiral is run by Milena Mondini de Focatiis. Even Lloyd’s of London, the venerable insurance market, has had a female …

Andrew Bailey has vowed to lead the Bank of England for four more years, defying a string of calls from critics to resign. The Governor has faced accusations of being too slow to raise interest rates to curb runaway inflation – and then erring in the opposite direction by keeping …

By John Abiona Updated: 16:50 EDT, 2 August 2024 Ploughing savers’ money into British infrastructure and private equity risks undermining the primary role of pensions, a major mutual insurer has warned. Barry O’Dwyer, chief executive of Royal London, said he is ‘nervous’ about Labour’s proposal to shake-up the pensions industry. …

By Alex Brummer for the Daily Mail Updated: 16:50 EDT, 2 August 2024 Scrutiny: Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky Keir Starmer is not known for loose language. So it was fascinating to hear him cautioning against ‘flogging off’ vital assets when unveiling plans to make Britain a green energy powerhouse. The Prime …

By City & Finance Reporter Updated: 16:50 EDT, 28 July 2024 Delivery giant Evri is planning to hire 9,000 new staff just days after announcing new private equity owners. The British parcel company wants to expand its team of couriers and warehouse staff amid ballooning demand for its services. It …